Raj Khosla
Directing
- Born
- May 31, 1925 · Ludhiana, Punjab, British India
- Died
- June 9, 1991 (age 66)
Raj Khosla (31 May 1925 – 9 June 1991) was one of the top directors, producers and screenwriters in Hindi film industry from the 1950s to the 1980s. He was known for bringing in "neo-noir" and style in Indian cinema, and also as a "women's director" because he showcased actresses at their best. He has given many successful films with Dev Anand. Starting his career under Guru Dutt, he went on to make hit films like, C.I.D. (1956), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Mera Saaya (1966), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Dostana (1980) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), the last of which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. His early background in classical music ensured that most of his films excelled in music
Known for
Behind the camera28
- 1989Naqab Director, Producer
- 1984Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman Director
- 1984Sunny Director
- 1984Maati Maangey Khoon Director
- 1982Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon Director, Producer
- 1981Daasi Director
- 1980Do Premee Director
- 1980Dostana Director
- 1978Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki Director, Producer
- 1976Nehle Pe Dehla Director